by C. G. Rossetti, 1830-1894

What does the bee do?
Bring home honey¹.
And what does Father do?
Bring home money.
And what does Mother do?
Lay² out the money.
And what does baby do?
Eat up the honey.

蜜蜂做些什么？
把蜂蜜带回家。
父亲做些什么？
把钱带回家。
母亲做些什么？
把钱用光。
婴儿做些什么？
把蜜吃光。